Fragrance comparison

Adagio vs Chypre (2020)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

5 wins

Adagio

Sospiro Perfumes

3.8055 votes

Rank #16,560 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Chypre (2020)

Le Galion

4.2730 votes

Rank #21,190 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adagio takes 5 of 8 categories.

Adagio
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Chypre (2020)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adagio5/8

Chypre (2020)3/8

Ratings & consensus: Chypre (2020)
Community sentiment: Chypre (2020)
Longevity: Adagio
Sillage & projection: Adagio
Value for money: Adagio
Versatility: Chypre (2020)
Note pyramid (duration): Adagio
Fragranxe ranking: Adagio

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AdagioSospiro Perfumes

Chypre (2020)Le Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

4.27/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 69%

Category winnerChypre (2020)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

47%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerChypre (2020)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAdagio

SillageAdagio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value39

Category winnerAdagioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

mossy84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

white floral100%

rose92%

musky84%

animalic77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

OakmossVetiverEgyptian Jasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

White MuskLeather

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Notes

Egyptian JasmineRoseRose OilPink PepperMuskAnimal notesVetiverPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAdagioLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer25

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerChypre (2020)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex46

Women15

Men0

Unisex45

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#21,190

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAdagioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adagio by Sospiro Perfumes opens with a deep, bracing wash of earthy oakmoss and green vetiver, immediately setting a serious tone. A subtle touch of Egyptian jasmine emerges briefly, but this is far from a standard sweet floral. Instead, rich jacket leather and dark patchouli take control within minutes, supported by…

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Chypre (2020) by Le Galion is a crisp, floral chypre that takes a clean, modern approach to a traditional genre. Built around a sparkling opening of pink pepper, it immediately introduces a vibrant heart of Egyptian jasmine and fresh rose. Rather than relying on heavy oakmoss or dark forest floors, the composition anc…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adagio or Chypre (2020)?

Adagio takes 5 of 8 categories. Adagio is rated 3.80/5 from 55 votes; Chypre (2020) is rated 4.27/5 from 30 votes. Choose Adagio for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Chypre (2020) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adagio or Chypre (2020)?

Adagio lasts longest (Adagio 83/100, Chypre (2020) 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adagio or Chypre (2020)?

Adagio projects furthest (Adagio 82/100, Chypre (2020) 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adagio and Chypre (2020) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Egyptian Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Adagio or Chypre (2020) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chypre (2020) is the stronger pick. For winter, Adagio is the stronger pick. Adagio suits day or night wear; Chypre (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adagio and Chypre (2020)?

Adagio has top notes of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Egyptian Jasmine, heart notes of White Musk and Leather, a base of Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Chypre (2020) features Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Rose Oil, Pink Pepper and Musk.